§ 30-3-106 — Permissible methane detector required; permissible methods of testing for methane; examination of underground mine by mine examiners; procedure; written record

Wyoming § 30-3-106

• Jurisdiction: Wyoming
• Title 30: Mines and Minerals
• Ch. 3: MINING SAFETY
• Art. 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS

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(a) At least two (2) permissible methane detectors in
proper working condition shall be kept available at each mine
for the use of authorized persons. Only permissible flame safety
lamps, permissible methane detectors, or air sampling and
analysis shall be used for determining the presence of methane
in mine air. The number, type and other specifications for flame
safety lamps, methane detectors and other air detectors required
under specific circumstances shall be established by rule of the
inspector.
(b) Repealed by Laws 1995, ch. 31, § 2.
(c) Mine examiners shall examine all underground mines
before other persons are permitted to enter. Specific areas of
underground mines shall be subject to examination in accordance
with rules of the inspector. The number, timing, schedule,
place and conduct of all examinations shall be set by the rules.
The rules shall require written verification of all required
examinations.
(d) The mine examiner shall:
(i) Visit every live working place in the mine;
(ii) Test for methane;
(iii) Examine line brattices and fan tubing;
(iv) Test and inspect the roof, face and rib
conditions in all places examined, including active roadways,
travelways, approaches to abandoned workings and accessible
falls in active sections for explosive gas and other hazards;
(v) Ascertain that air is traveling in its regular
course and in the required volume in each split;
(vi) Place his initials and the date at or near the
face of each place examined.
(e) Where dangerous conditions are found by the mine
examiner or other official, the place shall be [posted] dangered
off with an approved danger sign. Only an authorized person
shall cross the sign and then only for the purpose of correcting
the dangerous condition.
(f) Upon completion of his examination, the mine examiner
shall report to the mine foreman or a designated certified
official before other persons enter the mine.
(g) Repealed by Laws 1995, ch. 31, § 2.
(h) Repealed by Laws 1995, ch. 31, § 2.
(j) Repealed by Laws 1995, ch. 31, § 2.
(k) Repealed by Laws 1995, ch. 31, § 2.
(m) Repealed by Laws 1995, ch. 31, § 2.
(n) A certified mine foreman immediately directing the
activities of the area subject to the report shall read and
countersign the record book of the mine examiner daily. Any
dangerous conditions disclosed in the reports shall be corrected
promptly.
(o) All records of daily and weekly reports shall be open
for inspection by interested persons.